Forms to apply for a new premises licence in Eastbourne, issued by the council under the Licensing Act 2003 for alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment.
How Long Will It Take to Get a Licence?
The Licensing Act 2003 gives the licensing authority up to two months to process applications, from the date a complete application is received.
There is a 28 day statutory minimum consultation period. Objections may be received and a committee hearing will then need to be arranged.
If the licence provides for the sale of alcohol, your Designated Premises Supervisor will need to have a Personal Licence. This can also take up to two months, or longer if an approved training course is needed beforehand.
What Do You Need to Send to Us?
-
Application form, including details of your operating schedule - go to guidance under Related Pages
-
Plans of the premises, scale 1:100 - 10 copies are needed: go to Guidance on Plans
-
If alcohol is to be sold, a consent form completed by the individual who is going to be the Designated Premises Supervisor
(they can do this online for no fee, using the link under Other Websites, or download a form for this below)
-
A cheque for the correct licence fee - details below - payable to 'Eastbourne Borough Council'
You also need to send a copy of your application forms and plans to each of the 7 Responsible Authorities, including the Police and 2 copies of plans to the Fire Authority - go to Where to Send Your Application Forms.
If you apply online we will deal with sending copies to the Responsible Authorities for you, but please note that to submit an online application you need to be able to electronically attach all the required supporting documents.
Licence Fees
Premises licence fees are linked to the rateable value bands of the premises. A multiplier applies to premises in bands D and E where they are exclusively or primarily in the business of selling alcohol.
No fee is payable for some types of premises. Other premises which are not liable to or are exempt from non-domestic rating (NDR) will be liable to charges for premises licences in Band A.
Applicants are advised that Annual Premises fees relate to the premises, and any outstanding fees must be paid in full to the Licensing Authority. You are advised to check the status of the premises licence, and any outstanding fees and charges associated with such must be paid. Part payment for fees will not be acceptable.
Cheques should be made payable to Eastbourne Borough Council. To set up a Direct Debit or to pay over the phone by card please contact Finance on 01323 415183. You can pay by cash if you come into the Council Office at 1 Grove Road, Eastbourne.
To check on the status of any Premises Annual Fees please contact Licensing 01323 415342 or write to
Eastbourne Borough Council Licensing Department 1 Grove Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4TW.
Use the links from this page for a list of fee bands, to check whether your premises is exempt, or to calculate online your business rateable value.
Advertising Your Application
You need to place a newspaper advertisement and display a site notice outside your premises using the forms below - for guidance go to Advertising your Application under Related Pages.
Please read our guidance booklet before filling in your forms.
We also recommend you read the step by step guide to filling in the application forms on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website.
